The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop

Finally I can manage to make Aiden

way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears

look at me any differently. I may come

his hand that held my arm. I noted

ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

nod, reassuring him that I would not

me a crooked awkward smile

spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a

looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck so

“Besides, I loved staring at you. It

side of his face. He was embarrassed to look

brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he

But still, I liked to see him squirm and decided

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t

I remember that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed

his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked

and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a

and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound

brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay

“And besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and

appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was

at all.” I shook my

cupcake.”I pouted.

chin. “I

that even a question?

battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy

few years

wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell